Is It OK to Ask Parents If They Used Fertility Drugs?

Baby Means: Is It Ever Appropriate to Pop the Fertility Question?

The stork didn't drop off the baby, but is it your business to ask how a child came to be? While many couples — celebrities and common folks — are open about their fertility struggles, others keep tight lipped about what they consider a private issue. When a 50-year-old first time mom strolls down the street, most people assume she had some assistance in having her babe. Quadruplets aren't common in nature so it's safe to guess that high number multiples are also a result of some type of medical intervention. But, unless the information is offered up, is it ever OK to inquire?